Editing Minstrel

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{{Infobox Job
|jobBase=Bard
|jobType=2-2 Transcendent
|changesAt=[[Juno]]
|skills=6
|skillPoints=31
|questSkills=0
|str=8
|agi=12
|vit=2
|int=5
|dex=14
|luk=4}}

== Overview ==

[[Image: CLOWN.PNG|thumb]]

No matter how desperate a situation may seem, the songs of the Minstrel will inspire you to achieve a miraculous victory. Despite the name, the Minstrel is a serious factor in any battle—not just because of his ability to keep spirits high but because of his astounding archery skills as well.

Taught new songs by the gods themselves, Minstrels are now a powerful class. They are able to enchant the enemy with different music and deal large amounts of damage with [[Arrow Vulcan]] skill. Minstrel can also give half their stats to a supported character enabling the supported fighter to increase their damage. This job is known as Clown in other localizations

== Jobchange Guide ==

{{Transcendent Job Change}}

== Builds ==
=== Mad Musician ===

* [[STR]]: 1
* [[AGI]]: 80+ (base)
* [[VIT]]: 20+ (base)
* [[INT]]: 20
* [[DEX]]: 99 (base)
* [[LUK]]: 1

This is a very interesting Minstrel build, however this build is highly discouraged if you intend to do [[WoE]]/[[PvP]] often. Although discouraged it can be put to good use with, high [[DEX]] to achieve fast casting time, additional bonuses for songs and high damage output, high [[AGI]] for [[flee]] and [[ASPD]] (concentration potions are a must), and a fairly stable amount of [[VIT]] and [[INT]]. The reason for placing points into [[INT]] is because of the skill usage. Expect to constantly be using skills to attack opponents. Consider using [[Arrow Vulcan]] as the last resort or finishing move. [[Melody Strike]] should be used at first to weaken opponents.

With this amount of int Tarot card/[[Unbarring Octave]] can be used without burning away [[SP]] too quickly.

Primary buff skill:

* [[Improve Concentration]]

Primary offensive skills:

* [[Arrow Vulcan]]
* [[Melody Strike]]

Suggested Songs/Ensembles:

* [[Impressive Riff]]
* [[Perfect Tablature]]
* [[Classical Pluck]]
* [[Down Tempo]]

Secondary skills:

* [[Pang Voice]]
* [[Tarot Card of Fate]]
* [[Unbarring Octave]]
* [[Marionette Control]]

=== WoE ===

* [[STR]]: 1
* [[AGI]]: 1
* [[VIT]]: 100 (total)
* [[INT]]: 35 (base)
* [[DEX]]: 99 (base)
* [[LUK]]: 1

The [[WoE]] build is generally for those Minstrels who want to be the best for [[WoE]] and [[PVP]] support. Because of the roles they provide, their main stats are [[VIT]] and [[DEX]]. Most of these type of Minstrels get 95+ base [[VIT]]. With 95 [[VIT]] you have 100 total [[VIT]] (100% stun/silence resistance), with your job bonus of +2 [[VIT]] and +3 [[VIT]] from a Triple Vital Solid Violin (the cheapest and most effective [[WoE]] weapon). 100 [[VIT]] has many benefits for a character in [[WoE]]. High HP for a Minstrel means songs will be canceled less. Also, pot efficiency is greatly increased. The most important part, though, is how with complete stun resistance and more than 10k HP, the ever important [[Classical Pluck]] and [[Magic Strings]] skills will not often be canceled. As for gear, with 99 base [[DEX]], you can achieve 150 dex by wearing binoculars and any pair of tights, usually unfrozen for [[WoE]] and [[PVP]] purposes. 150 [[DEX]] allows you to have a very good [[Magic Strings]] song, and also instant cast [[Arrow Vulcan]] and [[Tarot Card of Fate]]. In leveling, this build primarily takes advantage of [[Arrow Vulcan]], though with low [[INT]] this may be difficult without a buff slave or priest partner. DS dancing is a more [[SP]] friendly option, but may become tedious and difficult due to the low amount of agility.

Primary buff skill:

* [[Improve Concentration]]

Primary offensive skills:

* [[Arrow Vulcan]]
* [[Double Strafe]]

Suggested Songs/Ensembles:

* [[Impressive Riff]]
* [[Classical Pluck]]
* [[Magic Strings]]
* [[Mental Sensing]] - For Leveling purposes

Secondary skills:

* [[Pang Voice]]
* [[Tarot Card of Fate]]
* [[Unbarring Octave]]
* [[Marionette Control]]

=== Support ===

* [[STR]]: 1
* [[AGI]]: 1
* [[VIT]]: 60-80
* [[INT]]: 60-80
* [[DEX]]: 150 (total)
* [[LUK]]: 1

The leveling support build is not much different than the [[WoE]] build for Minstrels. The only change in the build is the stat allocation. These types of Minstrels usually choose to lower their [[VIT]] by 20-40 points, in order to add many points into [[INT]]. [[INT]] helps tremendously in solo leveling, but also greatly increases the quality of the [[Magic Strings]] song. These Minstrels often have a very large [[SP]] pool, so leveling with [[Arrow Vulcan]] becomes quite easy. Of course, with 60-80 [[VIT]] a character is still extremely useful in a [[WoE]] scenario. Though it may not have 100% status resistance, or as much pot efficiency/maximum HP as a character with 100 [[VIT]], it is still a very strong addition to a good [[WoE]] team.

There is also an offshoot of this build that reduces Vit even further and increases Int to 100+ for great [[SP]] staying power and maximum skill spamming with [[Magic Strings]]. Physically it's lacking in defense and stun resistance, but in terms of party leveling with classes that love to spam skills quickly ([[Assassin Cross|SinX]], [[High Wizard]], etc.) this build's [[Magic Strings]] cannot be beat.

Primary buff skill:

* [[Improve Concentration]]

Primary offensive skills:

* [[Arrow Vulcan]]

Suggested Songs/Ensembles:

* [[Impressive Riff]]
* [[Classical Pluck]]
* [[Magic Strings]]
* [[Mental Sensing]]

Secondary skills:

* [[Pang Voice]]
* [[Tarot Card of Fate]]
* [[Unbarring Octave]]
* [[Marionette Control]]

== Equipment ==

=== Weapons ===

As with the Bard class, Minstrels can use dagger, bow, and instrument type weapons. There is a good chance most minstrels will use each of these weapon types at some point or another in their career. However, what weapons used will generally vary based upon build type, party preferences, and leveling locations.

[[Dagger]]s are not generally used by Minstrels due to a common lack of [[STR]]. It is possible to make a [[STR]] build, but it would be extremely unconventional and would lack many aspects that make a Minstrel what it is. However, the most commonly used dagger is the Moonlight Dagger for its [[SP]] stealing capabilities (best used when no [[Scholar]] or [[SP]] items are available). Other choices include a Weaponbreaker and Mailbreaker which when combined with a Blast Clip and [[Magic Strings]] (when soul linked a Minstrel can cast [[Magic Strings]] upon himself) it can be a very effective tool for breaking gear and disturbing precasts.

[[Bow]]s are effective weapons for a Minstrel, particularly right after becoming a Minstrel and before learning [[Arrow Vulcan]]. Minstrels built with [[AGI]] are more effective with bows, though DS dancing can be utilized to override the cast delay of [[Double Strafe]]. In general bows are a more effective means of solo leveling as there are better skills for partying purposes. Be aware that specified bow skills such as [[Double Strafe]] and [[Arrow Repel]] require a bow to be equipped in order to be used. The most common bow used by any archer class would be a Composite Bow [4] carded to suit the situation.

[[Instrument]]s, for all intents and purposes, are a Minstrel's best friend. He will use them in just about any situation, beit defense, offense, or just plain goofing off. The addition of [[Music Lessons]] will also increase damage dealt by instruments. In terms of offense, the use of [[Arrow Vulcan]] in conjunction with [[Lex Aeterna]] can deal some very nice damage numbers. Be aware that specified instrument skills such as [[Melody Strike]] and [[Arrow Vulcan]] as well as song performances such as [[Magic Strings]] and [[Classical Pluck]] require an instrument to be equipped in order to be used. The most common instrument used is a Violin [4] carded to suit the situation. Incidentally, these are easily hunted, readily available, and very cheap, making the acquisition of said weapons quite easy. Carding them, on the other hand, is another matter entirely.

== Class Data ==
=== Skills ===
''For more information about Bard skills, click [[Bard#Skills|here]].''

{| class="wikitablec sortable"
|-
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Arrow Vulcan}}
|| Strike targets multiple times, causing up to 1,200% damage. Consumes only 1 arrow. || 10
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Hermode's Rod}}
|| Create a large area near portals during [[WoE]] that strip buffs from allies yet block all magic attacks against those in it's AoE. || 5
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Longing for Freedom}}
|| Enables the Minstrel to move and attack in AoE of an Ensemble he is performing with a Dancer/Gypsy. || 5
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Marionette Control}}
|| Give up to half of the Minstrel's stats to another player in party. || 1
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Sheltering Bliss}}
|| Create a 9x9 area with a Gypsy that prevents everyone from entering, but doesn't block ranged attacks or magic.|| 5
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|-
| {{Skill List|skill=Tarot Card of Fate}}
|| Up to a 40% chance to cause 1 of 14 random effects on a target. || 5
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|}

=== Job Bonuses ===

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Stat\Amount || +1 || +2 || +3 || +4 || +5 || +6 || +7 || +8 || +9 || +10 || +11 || +12 || +13 || +14
|-
! [[STR]]
| 5 || 10 || 19 || 33 || 45 || 54 || 62 || 70 || || || || || ||
|-
! AGI
| 1 || 4 || 9 || 13 || 24 || 32 || 36 || 49 || 53 || 58 || 65 || 68 || ||
|-
! [[VIT]]
| 16 || 59 || || || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
! [[INT]]
| 8 || 21 || 28 || 41 || 69 || || || || || || || || ||
|-
! [[DEX]]
| 2 || 7 || 15 || 23 || 30 || 39 || 40 || 43 || 50 || 56 || 57 || 61 || 63 || 66
|-
! LUK
| 11 || 18 || 26 || 47 || || || || || || || || || ||
|}
=== ASPD ===

== See Also ==

== External Links ==

* [http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/game/Jobminstrel.asp Jobinfo] at the iRO Site
* [http://ro.doddlercon.com/tempcalc/calcx.html Character Stat Calc] by Doddler
* [http://web.hc.keio.ac.jp/~fk061999/himeyasha/skill3/clw.html Skilltree] at Himeyasha's Skill Simulator

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